Zeno Robinson on the Pressure of Voicing Legendary Characters | Behind the Mic

What does it take to go from a 14-year-old writing your own monologues to winning Best Voice Artist Performance? In this episode, Zeno Robinson breaks down his career journey, starting from his very first audition in a church hallway to joining some of the biggest franchises in the world. Zeno discusses the technical side of voice acting, including how he shifts his tone between cinematic video games and high-energy anime. He also provides a candid look at the pressure of living up to a character's legacy and why he still tries to approach every role with the playfulness of his younger self. __________________________ Chapters 00:00 - The Evolving Definition of Success 00:50 - Introduction: Meet Zeno Robinson 01:05 - Origins: The All About Kids Program 01:14 - The 10-Week Training & Church Hallway Auditions 02:26 - Writing His Own Monologue at Age 14 03:19 - Signing with CESD: A Mother’s Wisdom 04:33 - Booking Ben 10: His First Big Breakthrough 05:45 - Chasing the Next Evolution as an Artist 07:21 - Tapping Into the Playfulness of "Young Zeno" 09:16 - Awards & How Casting Directors Can Help Actors 11:59 - The Importance of Prep Work and Acting School 13:25 - Cultural Resonance in English Dubbing 15:01 - Blending Street Culture into Characters like Shiki 17:08 - Interacting with Fanbases as a Fellow Fan 19:03 - From Manga Fan to Voice Actor: A Fate Story 20:42 - Vocal Shifts: Anime vs. Video Games vs. Animation 23:16 - Managing the Pressure of Massive IPs 25:41 - Upcoming Projects: Spider-Man S2 & Jujutsu Kaisen 28:06 - Quickfire Questions __________________________ Follow Us Website: https://voquent.com Instagram:   / voquent   Twitter:   / voquent   TikTok:   / voquent   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/481kYbi... Don’t miss out on the latest updates from the voiceover world! Hit that Subscribe button and turn on the notification bell to stay in the loop. #VoiceOver #VoiceActing #AudioProduction #Voquent #VoiceTalent